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Science Communications & Synthesis Support for Pollinator Research
Geological Survey · Posted 2 days ago
Remote United States Apply by Jul 15, 2026 Biological Science Student Trainee ENFJENFPENTPESFP Marketing
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Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration aligning with each agency's strategic priorities.
What You'll Do
- →Work Schedule and Flexibilities:- Student hours: 8-20 hours per week, part-time.
- →Total Duration: Minimum 90-days, align with academic term calendars.- Remote (100% work off site) Number of Positions: 2 Term(s): Fall 2026 (90 day term between August 15 - December 15) This vacancy will be open until Wednesday, July 15th at 11:59pm ET.
- →Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages.
- →This project supports an ongoing effort to evaluate insect pollinator status and vulnerability in the Southeast and U.S.
- →Caribbean by the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center - a multi-partner initiative assessing how changing conditions may affect native bees across the highly biodiverse region.
- →The project integrates ecological data, hazards data, and species-specific knowledge from technical experts to identify at-risk pollinator taxa and support conservation practitioners with actionable information.
- →Student volunteers will help advance the project's results synthesis and science communication, ensuring that findings are accessible, accurate, and useful for end-users including federal and state agencies, Tribal partners, NGOs, land managers, and the public.
- →The student will contribute to two core needs: Results Collation, Distillation & Organization.
- →As the project brings together data and expert assessments across many species across the region, the student will assist with: Help organize inputs from assessments and expert responses; Collate summary findings across species groups or geographic regions; Assist in distilling results into digestible formats; Identify patterns or themes relevant for stakeholder communication.
- →Science Communication & End-User Product Development.
- →All communication outputs will be collaboratively developed with the project lead and will not involve independent decision-making authority.
Requirements
- ✓To participate in this Program, you must: Must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen or U.S National studying in the U.S. or abroad.
- ✓International students on valid US student visas may participate if they meet applicable immigration, visa, and agency authorities.
- ✓To be eligible for the background check to access government equipment and buildings, international students must have maintained continuous residence in the United States for three years.
- ✓Any remote work must be completed domestically within the United States.
- ✓Be enrolled not less than half-time in an accredited technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution (at least college or above) throughout the 90 day Semester of Service opportunity.
- ✓Students graduating before December 1, 2026 are not eligible.
- ✓Qualifying educational institutions must be located within the United States.
- ✓Be in good academic standing as defined by your institution.
- ✓Commit to volunteering 8 - 20 hours per week for a minimum of 90 days.
- ✓Complete all required onboarding documentation assigned by the Department of the Interior and your academic institution. fhigh Agree to volunteer.
- ✓This position is unpaid.
- ✓No compensation, stipends, or hiring preference will be granted from this work.
- ✓You may use this volunteer experience to qualify for future jobs you choose to apply for.
Benefits
- ★This is an unpaid volunteer experience.
- ★Student volunteers are not considered Federal employees for any purpose other than injury compensation and laws related to the Federal Tort Claims Act, and service is not creditable for leave accrual or other employee benefits.
- ★Professional experience: Meaningful project work with clear deliverables, regular supervision and federal mentorship.
- ★Skill Development: Hands-on application of academic knowledge in real-world Federal operations.
- ★Career Exploration: Exposure to Federal missions, workplace culture, and potential career pathways.
- ★Protection and support.
- ★Coverage under Federal Tort Claims Act Workers' compensation for service-related injuries Structured onboarding and ongoing supervision
Personality Fit
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